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Marjoe Gortner

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In his early career as the 4-year-old "World's Youngest Ordained Minister," Hugh Marjoe Ross Gortner became a 'Miracle Child' extraordinare. Preaching gospel from memory and performing faith healings, he drew capacity crowds as he barnstormed throughout the Bible Belt. Marjoe (his name is a combination... See full bio »

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Hugh Marjoe Ross Gortner
in Long Beach, California, USA
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1995 Wild Bill
Preacher
 
1990 Fire, Ice & Dynamite
Dan Selby
 
1989 American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt
The Cobra
 
1987 The Survivalist
Lt. Youngman
 
1986-1987 Falcon Crest (TV series)
Vince Karlotti
– The Great Karlotti (1987) … Vince Karlotti
– Loose Cannons (1987) … Vince Karlotti
– Body and Soul (1987) … Vince Karlotti
– Cold Hands (1987) … Vince Karlotti
– Nowhere to Run (1987) … Vince Karlotti
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1985 Hotel (TV series)
Frank Brenner
– Images (1985) … Frank Brenner
 
1985 Hellhole
Dr. Dane
 
1983-1985 T.J. Hooker (TV series)
George Marino / Jack Lewis
– Lag Time (1985) … Jack Lewis
– Slay Ride (1983) … George Marino
 
1985 Airwolf (TV series)
Brother Jebediah / Johann Rector
– Dambreakers (1985) … Brother Jebediah/Johann Rector
 
1985 Otherworld (TV series)
Chalktrauma
– Village of the Motorpigs (1985) … Chalktrauma
 
1985 Street Hawk (TV series)
Joseph Cannon
– The Adjuster (1985) … Joseph Cannon
 
1984 Jungle Warriors
Larry Schecter
 
1984 Matt Houston (TV series)
Christian Dean
– The Secret Admirer (1984) … Christian Dean
 
1983 Whiz Kids (TV series)
Bobby Lee Janz
– Return of the Big Rocker (1983) … Bobby Lee Janz
 
1983 The A-Team (TV series)
Lt. Thomas Angel / Tom Anderson
– Recipe for Heavy Bread (1983) … Tom Anderson/Lt. Thomas Angel
 
1983 Mausoleum
Oliver Farrell
 
1981-1983 Fantasy Island (TV series)
Lorin Robertson / Nick Corbin
– Revenge of the Forgotten/Charo (1983) … Lorin Robertson
– Loving Strangers/Something Borrowed, Something Blue... (1981) … Nick Corbin
 
1979 When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
Teddy
 
1978 Starcrash
Akton
 
1978 Acapulco Gold
Ralph
 
1977 Laugh-In (TV series)
 
1977 Sidewinder 1
Digger
 
1977 Viva Knievel!
Jessie
 
1976 Mayday at 40,000 Feet! (TV movie)
Greco
 
1976 The Food of the Gods
Morgan
 
1976 Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw
Lyle Wheeler
 
1973-1975 Police Story (TV series)
Earl Gordy / Stan
– War Games (1975) … Earl Gordy
– Requiem for an Informer (1973) … Stan
 
1975 Archer (TV series)
Rick Faust
– The Turkish Connection (1975) … Rick Faust
 
1974 Earthquake
Jody
 
1974 Nakia (TV series)
– The Moving Target (1974)
 
1974 Medical Center (TV series)
David
– Demi-God (1974) … David
 
1974 The Gun and the Pulpit (TV movie)
Ernie Parsons
 
1974 Barnaby Jones (TV series)
David Colton
– A Gold Record for Murder (1974) … David Colton
 
1974 Pray for the Wildcats (TV movie)
Terry Maxon
 
1973 Kojak (TV series)
Teddy Hopper
– The Marcus-Nelson Murders (1973) … Teddy Hopper
 
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
2010 The Fairmont Banff Springs Sports Invitational (TV movie) (producer)
 
1979 When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? (producer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
1972 Marjoe (documentary) (performer: "My Name Is Marjoe Gortner", "Are You Washed In the Blood of the Lamb?", "Since I've Laid My Burden Down", "Oh Happy Day", "Oh, How I Love Jesus")
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2009 Gold Medal Plates: The Quest for Canada's Best Chef (TV series documentary) (special thanks - 1 episode)
– Banff (2009) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (17 titles)
2011 The Great Ride (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.5 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #1.4 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #1.3 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #1.2 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #1.1 (2011) … Himself
 
2010 The Fairmont Banff Springs Sports Invitational (TV movie)
Himself
 
1987 Circus of the Stars #12 (TV special documentary)
Himself - Performer
 
1982 Circus of the Stars #7 (TV special documentary)
Himself - Performer
 
1981 Circus of the Stars #6 (TV special)
Himself
 
1980-1981 The Alan Thicke Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 February 1981 (1981) … Himself
– Episode dated 15 December 1980 (1980) … Himself
 
1980 Circus of the Stars #5 (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1980 The 32nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1980 Speak Up, America (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
1979 Circus of the Stars #4 (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1979 V.I.P.-Schaukel (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #9.3 (1979) … Himself
 
1976 Tattletales (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 September 1976 (1976) … Himself
 
1976 Break the Bank (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.25 (1976) … Himself
– Episode #1.21 (1976) … Himself
– Episode #1.2 (1976) … Himself
– Episode #1.1 (1976) … Himself
 
1973 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 6 August 1973 (1973) … Himself
 
1973 ABC Late Night (TV series)
Himself - Host
– Marjoe's Country: Nashville (1973) … Himself - Host
 
1972 The Merv Griffin Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 September 1972 (1972) … Himself
 
1972 Marjoe (documentary)
Marjoe
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2005 Frisbee: The Life and Death of a Hippie Preacher (documentary)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Album: "Bad, But Not Evil" (1973/Columbia Records)

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie  | 1 Print Biography  | 1 Interview  | See more »

Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Tongues is something you learn [...] It is a releasing that you teach yourself. You are told by your peers, the church and the Bible -- if you accept it literally -- that the Holy Ghost spake in another tongue; and you become convinced that it is the ultimate expression of the spirit flowing through you... See more »

Trivia:

Started out at a young age as as a preacher (evangelist) and, coincidentally, his last role (to date) was as a preacher in the film Wild Bill. See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn